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The Psychological Benefits of Finding Your Cosmic Purpose

Bobby Azarian Ph.D. on December 1, 2022 in Mind In The Machine

The teleological stance is a science-based self-help system that turns your life into a game with a cosmic purpose. Taking this perspective infuses life with meaning and direction.

The teleological stance is a science-based self-help system that turns your life into a game with a cosmic purpose. Taking this perspective infuses life with meaning and direction.

How to Avoid Disappointment

George S. Everly, Jr. PhD, ABPP, FACLP on December 1, 2022 in When Disaster Strikes: Inside Disaster Psychology

A Personal Perspective: Holidays and other reunions can be stressful and even disappointing. Here are seven ways to avoid nostalgic disappointment and put the joy back into joyous occasions.

A Personal Perspective: Holidays and other reunions can be stressful and even disappointing. Here are seven ways to avoid nostalgic disappointment and put the joy back into joyous occasions.

How Virtual Reality Might Augment Hypnosis Therapy

Ran D. Anbar M.D. on November 30, 2022 in Understanding Hypnosis

Virtual reality coupled with facial recognition software or the ability to measure patients’ vital signs could adjust therapeutic experiences based on the patients’ responses.

Virtual reality coupled with facial recognition software or the ability to measure patients’ vital signs could adjust therapeutic experiences based on the patients’ responses.

Find Ways to Reduce Stress Daily

Rick Hanson Ph.D. on November 29, 2022 in Your Wise Brain

Stress builds up over time, so it's important to do small things throughout the day to keep the stress meter in the "green zone." There are many ways to lower stress.

Stress builds up over time, so it's important to do small things throughout the day to keep the stress meter in the "green zone." There are many ways to lower stress.

Are You Chasing Happiness Like a Rainbow?

Stephen Joseph Ph.D. on November 25, 2022 in What Doesn't Kill Us

We often pursue happiness as an end goal, doing things today in the belief that it will bring happiness tomorrow. But that is like seeking the end of a rainbow.

We often pursue happiness as an end goal, doing things today in the belief that it will bring happiness tomorrow. But that is like seeking the end of a rainbow.

Why Gratitude Is Good for Your Health

Chris Prange-Morgan M.A., MSW on November 23, 2022 in Full Catastrophe Parenting

As the holidays approach, it’s normal to have an inclination toward appreciating things in life. But the practice of gratitude has benefits that can work anytime, anywhere.

As the holidays approach, it’s normal to have an inclination toward appreciating things in life. But the practice of gratitude has benefits that can work anytime, anywhere.

Are Your Leaders Burnt Out?

Michelle McQuaid Ph.D. on November 22, 2022 in From Functioning to Flourishing

Discover why 59.6% of leaders are reporting they feel burnt out, and the practical, evidence-based steps workplaces can take to address this challenge.

Discover why 59.6% of leaders are reporting they feel burnt out, and the practical, evidence-based steps workplaces can take to address this challenge.

Ways for Moms to Stay Well

Rick Hanson Ph.D. on November 21, 2022 in Your Wise Brain

Make sure you are getting enough sleep and eating correctly, doing exercise regularly, avoiding health hazards, and having regular checkups.

Make sure you are getting enough sleep and eating correctly, doing exercise regularly, avoiding health hazards, and having regular checkups.

Reduce Disease and Flourish

Jolanta Burke Ph.D. on November 19, 2022 in The Good Life Ritual

Do you want to flourish? Positive psychology tools are not the only ones that help. You can increase your chances of flourishing by making small changes in your lifestyle

Do you want to flourish? Positive psychology tools are not the only ones that help. You can increase your chances of flourishing by making small changes in your lifestyle

Lower the Intensity of Your Day

Rick Hanson Ph.D. on November 14, 2022 in Your Wise Brain

Stop the urgency of the day, let quiet fill the air, and let your thoughts slow down. There is presence in this moment and no worries about the future.

Stop the urgency of the day, let quiet fill the air, and let your thoughts slow down. There is presence in this moment and no worries about the future.

The Wonders of Awe

Marianna Pogosyan Ph.D. on November 11, 2022 in Between Cultures

Awe binds humans to their environments and to each other in extraordinary ways. An expert on this complex emotion explains how.

Awe binds humans to their environments and to each other in extraordinary ways. An expert on this complex emotion explains how.